Chapter 5.40
CIRCUSES, CARNIVALS AND AMUSEMENT CENTERS
Sections:
5.40.020 Permit – Operation on City property.
5.40.030 Permit – Operation on private property.
5.40.010 Permit – Generally.
The procedure to follow, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, in obtaining a permit is that set forth in the uniform licensing procedure set out in Chapter 5.04 PMC. (Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC § 21.1001)
5.40.020 Permit – Operation on City property.
Upon receipt of an application to operate or exhibit such carnival or go-cart center on City property with no paid admissions, the Issuing Officer shall issue a permit for the entire term thereof upon determination that such use will not be in violation of any zoning ordinance of the City, that the location and type of equipment are approved by the Department of Development Services, that a current certificate of inspection has been issued by the State for each amusement ride to be operated within the carnival or go-cart center and that the applicant has the insurance required by PMC 5.40.060. (Ord. 518, 1999; Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC § 21.1003)
5.40.030 Permit – Operation on private property.
Upon receipt of an application to operate or exhibit such carnival or go-cart center on private property the Issuing Officer shall determine if said carnival or go-cart center complies with the requirements of the zoning ordinance and the insurance requirements of PMC 5.40.060 and that a current certificate of inspection has been issued by the State for each amusement ride to be operated within the carnival or go-cart center. If it is found to so comply, the Issuing Officer shall issue a permit for the entire term thereof or for one year, whichever is the lesser period of time. (Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC § 21.1004)
5.40.040 Fee.
A fee, as shall be established by City Council resolution from time to time, shall be paid to the City through the Issuing Officer upon the filing of each application for a permit to operate a carnival or go-cart center. (Ord. 683 § 13, 2008; Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC § 21.1005)
5.40.050 Renewal fee.
The fee for renewal shall be established by City Council resolution from time to time. (Ord. 683 § 14, 2008; Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC § 21.1006)
5.40.060 Insurance.
Every operator of such carnival or go-cart center shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect public liability insurance in the sum of $50,000 for death or injury to one person and $200,000 for the death or injury to more than one person in the same accident or occurrence. (Ord. 29 § 1, 1981; CC § 21.1007)